Open mouth, insert footThis is a response to the March 9 front-page story “Assembly votes down mayor’s P&Z appointee.” I could not believe Aaron Griffin’s response: “I know nothing about him.” He must be relatively new to Kodiak because he sowed total ignorance. He did not do his homework and should be embarrassed and ...

Designer of Kodiak Public Library gets award A Juneau-based architectural firm has been awarded a Design Citation Award for its design of the Kodiak Public Library. MRV Architects received the recognition from AIA Alaska, a chapter of American Institute of Architects, one of the profession’s highest recognitions for an effort that exemplifi...

Alaska State Troopers: March 10March 5 At approximately 8:12 p.m., Alaska State Troopers received a request for assistance from the USCG police regarding a traffic stop on USCG property. Investigation revealed a 19-year-old woman was operating a vehicle while her driver’s license was revoked. She was issued an Alaska uniform c...

Public Safety Blotter: March 10Feb. 11 Around 1:14 a.m., police conducted three bar checks downtown. At 8:40 a.m., police cited a driver in the Hemlock Street and Mill Bay Road area for having no proof of insurance. At 12:01 p.m., a caller reported a loose dog on Woodland Drive. It was gone when police arrived. At 12:23 p.m., ...

Kodiak Island Births: March 10Elin Dorothy Howard was born at 6:38 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, 2015, to Sondra Howard and Erik Howard. She weighed 7 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 21 inches long. Her parents are originally from Seattle, Wash., and now live in Kodiak. Grandparents are John and Marjan Howard of Spokane, Wash., and...

Community events: March 10Send items for inclusion in the Community Calendar to editor@kodiakdailymirror.com or bring them to the Kodiak Daily Mirror office, 1419 Selig St. Thursday, March 12 Noon-9 p.m. — Tax preparation help at the senior center, call 907-562-0335. Friday, March 13 9 a.m.-9 p.m. — Tax preparation help a...

Outdoor Kodiak: Spring tackle boxesA few weeks ago I wrote about problems with reels that have stored all winter without maintenance. I managed to service all my reels but two before storing them, and I paid the price with the neglected pair. Corrosion, rust and failed lubricants work together to shorten the lifespan of even the m...